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Is eating raw or undercooked pork, dangerous?
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Very dangerous!: Pork that is cooked rare may carry trichinosis, a parasite that can cause extremely serious health problems. I advise never eating pork unless it is well cooked!
Answered 6/23/2012
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Bacteria: A study published last year found yersinia[bacteria] in most samples tested. Pork must be cooked to safe temperature.
Answered 8/25/2013
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